Tests and Measurement Specialist, Level 2

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies — what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to‑day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website /dcas to learn more about the work we do.

• Conducting field observations and interviews to identify the essential functions of job titles;
• Creating and administering job analysis questionnaires and linking surveys;
• Analyzing questionnaire and survey data to create test plans; and
• Developing, administering, and rating tests for employment and promotion in a variety of NYC government agencies under DCAS jurisdiction, and other City agencies including Health + Hospitals and CUNY.

• A master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 credits in any combination of two or more of the following course areas: tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology, and computers; or
• Completion of at least 45 credits towards a master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above; or
• A baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above, and two years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience in the development of personnel selection tests; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above.

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To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year of experience in performing professional testing and measurement work, or possess a doctorate in psychology, statistics, educational research, or a related field.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.